Flunkies

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Flunky \Flun"ky\ (fl[u^][ng]"k[y^]), n.; pl. {Flunkies}
     (fl[u^][ng]"k[i^]z). [Prob. fr. or akin to flank.] [Written
     also {flunkey}.]
     1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman.
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     2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
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     3. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and
        unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.]
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